Our first volunteer opportunity of 2026! We'll be amending our bat houses with predator guards as well as preparing new raised garden beds. Afterwards, we’ll take time to relax and […]

In celebration of Earth Day, and in collaboration with Green Columbus, we'll be planting trees here at the nursery. Afterwards, we’ll take time to relax and have a vegan, home […]

This presentation explores the fascinating world of spring ephemerals—those unique plants that emerge, bloom, and disappear within a short window in early spring. Attendees will learn what defines a spring ephemeral and why […]

Gardening for Birds, followed by a bird walk with Chris Tonra (Associate Professor of Avian Wildlife Ecology at OSU’s School of Environment and Natural Resources; and Chair of the Wilma […]

We will be attending the annual Spring Plant Sale at the Chadwick Arboretum once again this May, with a great selection of native plants available!

A wide variety of herbaceous plants, trees, and shrubs will be available from Wild Ones Columbus and other local vendors, including Scioto Gardens!   For complete details, visit the Wild […]

Join Scioto Gardens Nursery at this free event to celebrate the birds, bees, frogs, and other creatures in our landscape who depend on native plants! Learn from wildlife experts and […]

Enjoy a day of art and plants at the Scioto Gardens’ Arts and Gardening Festival! Shop for handcrafted art, garden products, and native plants from 30 curated local artists and […]

We’ll be back for the 2026 Midwest Native Plant Conference’s plant sale with a wide selection of native plants. Advance Registration Required at: www.midwestnativeplants.org When: July 31 - August 2, […]

A Night of Moths with Jim McCormac and Chelsea Gottfried (coauthors of “Gardening for Moths”) Back by popular demand! If you missed this event last summer, you’re in for a […]

Caterpillar Crawl & Movie (ft. The Extraordinary Caterpillar) “The Extraordinary Caterpillar” movie screening and caterpillar crawl. Keeping in the theme of all things moth and caterpillar, we will be showing […]

This event will be taught by award-winning native landscape designer, Amy Dutt, and will feature hands-on strategies and techniques used by professionals. Topics covered will include correct plant placement, wetland […]